Police swoop to find stolen tourist motorbikes in Edinburgh

TWO motorbikes stolen from tourists at Capital hotels in separate raids have been found by police.

Uschy and her Triumph - nicknamed Lady Tink

The Evening News reported this week how four bikes have been taken in a month, prompting concerns about Edinburgh’s tourism image.

Officers found a BMW and a Triumph bike earlier today in Drylaw and are returning them to their owners.

“I’m absolutely delighted,” said Uschy Schneeclaus, whose lime green Triumph was found hidden in a garden. “It’s absolutely great what that means for me,” she added.

Michael Kuhn and his BMW

Fellow German biker Michael Kuhn’s 19-year-old BMW was found in Wester Drylaw Drive this lunchtime.

A police spokeswoman said: “Inquiries are ongoing.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.